Engineering Lead - Software Defined Radio & RF Systems

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Lead for Software Defined Radio & RF Systems to lead the development, validation, and production release of next-generation SDR and mixed-signal solutions.

You will work at the intersection of RF, mixed-signal design, embedded software, and system architecture, guiding products from early silicon through production while mentoring engineers. You will partner with multiple technical teams to define product strategies, address complex issues, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing, validating, or bringing complex wireless systems to market.
• Experience leading technical programs or engineering teams in RF, wireless, or mixed-signal environments.
• Strong expertise in Software Defined Radio, RF systems, transceivers, ADCs/DACs, and mixed-signal architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced SDR product development and guide product strategies.
• Own evaluation, characterization, and validation for SDR and transceiver platforms.
• Drive silicon bring-up through manufacturing release and customer deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with IC design, software, applications, testing, systems, and marketing.

Skills

Software Defined Radio

RF systems

Transceivers

Mixed-signal architectures

Embedded software

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Engineering Lead - Software Defined Radio & RF Systems

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Shape the Future of Wireless Communications At Analog Devices (ADI), we're building the technologies that power the world's most advanced communications, aerospace, defense, industrial, and connectivity applications. We're seeking an experienced Senior Product Engineer to lead the development, validation, and production release of next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) and mixed-signal solutions. This is a high-impact technical leadership role where you'll work at the intersection of RF, mixed-signal design, embedded software, and system architecture. You'll guide products from early silicon development through full production release while mentoring engineers and influencing technical strategy across cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and bringing innovative wireless products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead Advanced SDR Product Development
• Own product evaluation, characterization, and validation activities for cutting-edge SDR and transceiver platforms.
• Drive products from initial silicon bring-up through manufacturing release and customer deployment.
• Serve as a technical leader for RF, mixed-signal, and embedded software verification initiatives.
• Partner closely with IC design, software, applications, test engineering, systems, and marketing teams to define and execute product strategies.
• Act as the technical focal point for complex product issues, customer escalations, and performance optimization efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering best practices across engineering teams.
• Influence future platform architectures, validation methodologies, and automation strategies.
• Solve Challenging Wireless Engineering Problems
• Perform advanced RF measurements including EVM, noise figure, phase noise, linearity, spurious analysis, and S-parameter characterization.
• Validate digital signal processing (DSP), embedded software, analog, and digital functionality within highly integrated radio platforms.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive Automation & Operational Excellence
• Develop automated validation and characterization solutions using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar tools.
• Improve test efficiency, measurement accuracy, and product quality through innovative automation techniques.
• Help define laboratory strategies, equipment investments, and next-generation validation frameworks.

What We're Looking For.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience developing, validating, or bringing complex wireless communication systems to market.
• Demonstrated success leading technical programs, projects, or engineering teams within RF, wireless, or mixed-signal environments.
• Strong expertise in Software Defined Radio, RF systems, transceivers, ADCs, DACs, and mixed-signal architectures.
• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Deep understanding of RF performance metrics including EVM, noise figure, phase noise, spurious performance, linearity, and S-parameters.
• Experience working across hardware, software, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers, projects, or technical workstreams within a product development environment.
• Experience with embedded software verification and ARM-based systems.
• Background in cellular, satellite communications, aerospace/defense, broadband, wireless infrastructure, or communications systems.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or C#.
• Experience collaborating with firmware and DSP teams to define and validate advanced signal processing algorithms.

Why Join ADI?

At ADI, you'll have the opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies that connect the physical and digital worlds. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, influence products used across global communications markets, and play a key role in shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

• Significant technical ownership and visibility.
• Opportunities to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge RF and Software Defined Radio technologies.
• Collaboration with some of the industry's most respected technical experts.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $110,385 to $151,808. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.